Introduction to Logic

Irving Copi

ISBN 10: 0131898345 / ISBN 13: 9780131898349

Published by Pearson Education, Inc., 2005

Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.8. Seller Inventory # G0131898345I4N01

Synopsis:

This book introduces the fundamental methods and techniques of correct reasoning, in a manner that shows the relevance of the topics to readers¿ everyday lives. Many new exercises introduced in this edition help supplement and support explanations, aid in review, and make the book visually stimulating. This edition also includes a revised Logic tutorial on CD-Rom--further simplifying the study of logic. Includes many fascinating illustrations taken from the history of science as well as from contemporary research in the physical and biological sciences, plus introduces an abundance of new exercises throughout, complete with solutions for the first exercise in a set.  Appropriate for those in business, education, political, or psychology careers.

From the Back Cover:

Dedicated to the memory of Irving M. Copi, the twelfth edition of Introduction to Logic retains its breadth of coverage, while breaking new ground with a compelling new design and inclusion of new pedagogic features to help students in their study of logic. This new edition goes further than any previous edition—or competing logic text—in assisting students with their mastery of logic!

NEW to Introduction to Logic, Twelfth Edition!

• New material—Additional coverage of conditional proofs; new category for fallacies of defective induction; separated treatment of classic syllogistic logic and modern symbolic logic
• "VISUAL LOGIC" feature—Clear and vivid illustrations provided to clarify challenging logic topics
• Marginal definitions—Helps students define terms while reading
• Summary tables—Over 30 "OVERVIEWS" to help students review material at a glance
• New student supplement—Available to package with new texts, LogicNotes with Practice Problems provides a Notebook with numerous practice problems and solutions (Package ISBN: 013-163729-0)

Bibliographic Details

Title: Introduction to Logic
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket